Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Core i9-14900K
- Performs up to 5% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-12900KF - 289 vs 275 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 32 vs 24 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i9-14900K - $270.09 vs $433.00
- Up to 35% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-14900K - $0.98 vs $1.50 per FPS
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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FPS
275
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
100%
Price, $
$270.09
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $270.09 on Amazon
In Stock
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-14900K | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
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Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 16 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |